Kids who grew up with TMNT in the 2000's as opposed to the 80's/90's - Page 2

Newton Gimmick · 03-07-2011, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sdp

Its a hard topic to reply to, especially since people are going to give very biased opinions like on the "comparing fads" topic I made a few months ago. Choppy's post might be the only real insight from a fan who was a kid then we may get. I don't think 2k3 made many new hardcore fans, or we'd see more of them here, I'm sure there were a few hardcore fans but most of the kids who liked 2k3 likely saw it as "another show" that they liked.

While Turtlemania was nowhere as big the second time around... Remember that most of those 2nd Generation Turtle fans aren't old enough yet. There comes a certain age, when, you start looking back fondly on the things you loved as a kid. For most the 2K3 fans, they aren't at that age yet.

My cousin was a huge 2K3 fan... but he's only 15 now. Not old enough to care about a show that just went away a few years ago and too old to admitting he likes cartoons. When he's 20 or 25, he'll likely become part of Turtles fandoms.

chad · 03-07-2011, 07:37 PM

I grew with the TMNT in the 2000's when I watched the 2003 Cartoon. Then I watched The 80's cartoon.

Utromshredderhater · 03-08-2011, 07:56 PM

The kids who grew up in the 2000's missed out on a LOT

*Samhain* · 03-08-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Utromshredderhater

The kids who grew up in the 2000's missed out on a LOT

Wow. Good post. Reps for you.

Utromshredderhater · 03-08-2011, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Samhain

Wow. Good post. Reps for you.

Do you really mean that or are you being sarcastic?

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 03-14-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

What do you think?

Most Internet TMNT fan fiction seems to be basd on the 2003 TMNT cartoon (except for stories written between cirka 1997-2003, who seem to be based on the Next Mutation series).

*Koi* · 03-14-2011, 03:41 PM

Grew up in the 2000's, don't care at all that I missed the turtlemania era at all. I don't see how it is something to care enough about that you would feel sorry for those who were not born at the right time to experience just some random faze.

*PizzaPower* · 03-14-2011, 04:00 PM

he or she above me as a point. Ninja Turtles is famous, and yes still somewhat of a faze with the retro aspect, but orangey found love with TMNT which we all did, and most people that grew up during the "faze" MOST of them have familys and dont care for TMNT except for just there kids now and dont push it on them.

*CyberCubed* · 03-14-2011, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Orangey

Grew up in the 2000's, don't care at all that I missed the turtlemania era at all. I don't see how it is something to care enough about that you would feel sorry for those who were not born at the right time to experience just some random faze.

Growing up in the craze of any show is a big deal.

Same reason people loved when Pokemon, Power Rangers or The Simpsons were at the height of their popularity.

When something is a huge fad and its everywhere, it feels like a joy to be a part of it, especially when you're a little kid.

TuЯco · 03-15-2011, 07:25 PM

i was young when pokemon was big. was ninja turtles that big in the ninties?

FearlessLeader · 03-15-2011, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TuЯco

i was young when pokemon was big. was ninja turtles that big in the ninties?

From what I observed of the Pokemon craze, I would hazard to say in it's day Turtles was even bigger then Pokemon was.

Maybe everything just seems larger then life from my childhood, but Pokemon only got one or two films that actually went to the theater I think and it never had a concert tour.

*ToTheNines* · 03-15-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Reira

Maybe everything just seems larger then life from my childhood, but Pokemon only got one or two films that actually went to the theater I think and it never had a concert tour.

True... but it was a multi-platform videogame phenomenon, plus a super successful card game, animated series, and toy line.

TMNT mostly had the show and toys.

**GK Punk** · 03-15-2011, 07:54 PM

I'd argue Pokemon was as big if not bigger in it's hayday. Watching my nephew and niece grow up with Pokemon made me realize that.

*sdp* · 03-15-2011, 07:59 PM

I got to experience both fads as a kid and Pokemon was easily much bigger than TMNT ever was. Thats not to say the TMNT craze wasn't big because it was, but Pokemon was able to appeal to a much wider audience and had a more compel people of all ages into it not to mention Pokemon was definitely a multimedia hit with videogames/cards/cartoon, sure TMNT also had those but they were supplements to the show and not hits on their own like they were with Pokemon, this is also why it was much larger. This is a TMNT forum so you are going to get biased opinions that TMNT were bigger but this is not the case, oh and Pokemon did get a live tour btw.

I actually made a thread about comparing the ads against each other here but it devolved into NO WAI TMNT WAS MUCH BIGGER. which is false but people here were kids when the original turtles craze and not when pokemon was around so they see things different. The Power Rangers craze that followed after TMNT is one that TMNT may have been bigger than PRs but both were fairly close to each other.

*Powder* · 03-15-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Reira

From what I observed of the Pokemon craze, I would hazard to say in it's day Turtles was even bigger then Pokemon was.

Maybe everything just seems larger then life from my childhood, but Pokemon only got one or two films that actually went to the theater I think and it never had a concert tour.

Pokemon was bigger, I'd say... I think they had 3 if not 4 films that made it into theatres.

Plus, "Pokemon Live!". BING. Tour.

FearlessLeader · 03-15-2011, 08:08 PM

While I like Pokemon I was in college when it came out so while I think my whole dorm played the games and quiet a few of us watched the show I really didn't have much of a clue about how popular it actually was. So I learned something new today thank you!

Just to add without getting this too off topic to this day the Pokemon Christmas CD is still one of my guilty pleasures to play during the Holidays to drive my family crazy.

*Redeemer* · 03-15-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

I was born in 91 and was a big Turtles fan before 2003, but I was 11 when the show premeired so I suppose I qualify.

Im in the same boat I grew up on TMNT when I was really young, I watched a lot of the 80/90s OT with my older brother, I dont remember most of the episodes, bc Ive had 3 concussions. lol But I saw the whole 2k3 series, They both have a special place in the TMNT Franchise, I do feel bad for those who didnt come to know the OT rather than not knowing 2k3 simply bc of all the Hype it was almost a life style compared to a underground fandom like the 2k3 series created.

TuЯco · 03-15-2011, 10:00 PM

now that i think about it... pokemon has a float in the thanksgiving parade, pokemon has made tons of cartoon episodes and movies, are probably more well known internationally, made more played video games but pokemon was probably more popular than ninja turtles at both of their respective times
(but what do i know?) lol

*Koi* · 03-16-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Growing up in the craze of any show is a big deal.

Same reason people loved when Pokemon, Power Rangers or The Simpsons were at the height of their popularity.

When something is a huge fad and its everywhere, it feels like a joy to be a part of it, especially when you're a little kid.

I have to disagree, to me it is a very little deal to no deal at all. Just my opinion though. I don't see how some show, or game that becomes a craze among many is a big deal at all.

deadpoolRKO · 03-17-2011, 07:28 AM

what year is considered the "peak" of the turtle craze?

i was born in 1990 , so i kind of missed out on the show but i loved the movies my whole life. I started watching the show later on i think it was still on TV but i made have had VHS's i'm not sure.

but I remember the toys were still everywhere when i was growin up , Power Rangers started in 1993 i remember that and pokemon being everywhere i looked. but i always liked the TMNT toys and movies better. Pokemon was my game , TMNT were my movies and MMPR was my show. lol.

03-14-2011, 04:00 PM	#28
PizzaPower Foot Elite Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pizza Parlor Posts: 3,200	he or she above me as a point. Ninja Turtles is famous, and yes still somewhat of a faze with the retro aspect, but orangey found love with TMNT which we all did, and most people that grew up during the "faze" MOST of them have familys and dont care for TMNT except for just there kids now and dont push it on them. __________________ https://www.twitch.tv/turtlepizzapower

03-15-2011, 07:25 PM	#30
TuЯco Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ny away from the city. Posts: 108	i was young when pokemon was big. was ninja turtles that big in the ninties? __________________

03-15-2011, 07:59 PM	#34
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,216	I got to experience both fads as a kid and Pokemon was easily much bigger than TMNT ever was. Thats not to say the TMNT craze wasn't big because it was, but Pokemon was able to appeal to a much wider audience and had a more compel people of all ages into it not to mention Pokemon was definitely a multimedia hit with videogames/cards/cartoon, sure TMNT also had those but they were supplements to the show and not hits on their own like they were with Pokemon, this is also why it was much larger. This is a TMNT forum so you are going to get biased opinions that TMNT were bigger but this is not the case, oh and Pokemon did get a live tour btw. I actually made a thread about comparing the ads against each other here but it devolved into NO WAI TMNT WAS MUCH BIGGER. which is false but people here were kids when the original turtles craze and not when pokemon was around so they see things different. The Power Rangers craze that followed after TMNT is one that TMNT may have been bigger than PRs but both were fairly close to each other. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

03-15-2011, 08:08 PM	#36
FearlessLeader Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Watching Space Heroes Posts: 1,048	While I like Pokemon I was in college when it came out so while I think my whole dorm played the games and quiet a few of us watched the show I really didn't have much of a clue about how popular it actually was. So I learned something new today thank you! Just to add without getting this too off topic to this day the Pokemon Christmas CD is still one of my guilty pleasures to play during the Holidays to drive my family crazy. __________________ Artwork by Jim Lawson

03-15-2011, 10:00 PM	#38
TuЯco Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ny away from the city. Posts: 108	now that i think about it... pokemon has a float in the thanksgiving parade, pokemon has made tons of cartoon episodes and movies, are probably more well known internationally, made more played video games but pokemon was probably more popular than ninja turtles at both of their respective times (but what do i know?) lol __________________

03-07-2011, 07:37 PM	#22
chad Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canada, Kingston, Ontario Posts: 245	I grew with the TMNT in the 2000's when I watched the 2003 Cartoon. Then I watched The 80's cartoon.

03-08-2011, 07:56 PM	#23
Utromshredderhater Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 255	The kids who grew up in the 2000's missed out on a LOT

03-14-2011, 03:41 PM	#27
Koi Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,787	Grew up in the 2000's, don't care at all that I missed the turtlemania era at all. I don't see how it is something to care enough about that you would feel sorry for those who were not born at the right time to experience just some random faze.

03-15-2011, 07:54 PM	#33
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I'd argue Pokemon was as big if not bigger in it's hayday. Watching my nephew and niece grow up with Pokemon made me realize that.

03-17-2011, 07:28 AM	#40
deadpoolRKO Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I can't wait until i can have a custom user title Posts: 782	what year is considered the "peak" of the turtle craze? i was born in 1990 , so i kind of missed out on the show but i loved the movies my whole life. I started watching the show later on i think it was still on TV but i made have had VHS's i'm not sure. but I remember the toys were still everywhere when i was growin up , Power Rangers started in 1993 i remember that and pokemon being everywhere i looked. but i always liked the TMNT toys and movies better. Pokemon was my game , TMNT were my movies and MMPR was my show. lol. __________________ ( TMNT Clothes , DVD's , Accesories , ect. ) Red Bubble ( My Tee Shirt Designs )